2024 crowdfunding campaign EMPOWERING VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA IN ISRAEL AND CANADA
a 27-hour crowdfunding matching campaign
august 20-21, 2024 fEaturing projEct info, inspiring vidEos, and pErsonaL storiEs
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Lynn giLLman
Immediate Past NatioNal PresideNt
ELayna Latsky
CHW dIreCtors
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dorothy hanson
jEannEttE hoffman
shanna mittLEman
BarB rosEnstEin
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Linda sEnziLEt
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EmpowEring victims of vioLEncE and trauma and thEir famiLiEs
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wELcomE
Thank you for participating in our fourth annual crowdfunding campaign to empower victims of violence and trauma. True to its mission, CHW is leading the way to empower at-risk women and children by stepping up emergency support and services at this critical time.
This 27-hour campaign, aptly named S.O.S – Starting Over Safely, has six key priorities in 2024, which include Franny’s Fund in Canada, and WIZO initiatives Michal Sela Forum, Shamir Medical Centre, HaGal Sheli, and Her Academy in Israel. To learn more about these priorities, turn to pages 6-8.
With domestic violence and PTSD escalating to staggering proportions, now is the time to empower women and children by stepping up emergency support and services around the world and here at home.
CHW strongly believes that every human being deserves the right to achieve their full potential, while living in safety and security. Thanks to your generosity, we can change lives, provide hope, and build futures for at-risk women and children in Israel and Canada.
Our heartfelt appreciation to our generous Superheroes and Matching Heroes, whose generous matching gifts will make a tremendous impact. We have recognized all the Heroes in this recognition book and on our crowdfunding website www.chwsos.ca.
We want to thank the S.O.S committee of volunteers for their dedication and tireless efforts to make this campaign such a huge success. We are grateful that you participated in this amazing opportunity to make a tangible change in the lives of so many women and their families: Michelle Bottner, Stephanie Caplan, Miriam Cooper, Alicia Epstein, Karen Farkas, Marcia Glick, Debbie Groll Goldberg, Dorothy Hanson, Stephanie Hendin, Sharon Kroft, Elayna Latsky, Shanna Mittleman, Damaris Notte, Susan Rose, Toby Rubin, Stephanie Rusen, Julie Spira, Tova Train, Toby Yan, and Dana Zinman.
Our exciting crowdfunding period runs from August 20 at noon ET to August 21 at noon PT, and during these 27 hours, every gift is quadrupled thanks to our generous Superheroes and Matching Heroes. If you have not donated yet, we invite you to click on this page and make your donation online right now. You will receive a full tax receipt by email.
Today we are raising funds to help victims find their voice, to empower them to create change, and to provide women and children with safe support for their future. None of this happens without you, our dedicated and generous donors, sponsors, and volunteers. Thank you for your steadfast support.
Sincerely,
Lynn Gillman
Lisa Colt-Kotler Barb Rosenstein Ari Schachter National President CEO Campaign Co-Chair Campaign Co-Chair
EmpowEring victims of vioLEncE and trauma and thEir famiLiEs
Photo Credit: Mickey Noam-Alon
Photo Credit: Ben Kelmer
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S.O.S – Starting Over Safely 2024 has six campaign priorities.
1.FraNNY’s FUNd - CaNada
Due to the difficulties of navigating the legal system and managing both the financial and emotional strain of being a victim of domestic abuse, Franny’s Fund was created to provide help for parents and families in need of an urgent response, who are unable to access critical services. Thanks to CHW’s support Franny’s Fund is accessible through centres in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Calgary.
2.WIZo ProGrams - Israel
Safety Net Program: Women leaving a WIZO shelter with their children require a helping hand to safely rejoin the community. They face extreme emotional, legal, and social challenges. Safety Net has nearly a 100% success rate to break the cycle of violence and prevent victims from reentering an abusive relationship. The program assists with social and personal support, helping to provide and care for the victims’ greatest needs.
Essentials Kits: Kits are provided for women leaving a WIZO shelter. The Kit provides necessities like small appliances, clothing, school supplies, linens, kitchen utensils and other household items needed to maintain a decent home. The Kits are tailored to the specific needs of each family, to help them start fresh in a new home.
Respite Camp Program: To support the continued economic independence of at-risk women, CHW is funding summer and holiday day camps to provide children with fun, safe supervision so that women can continue working while their children are cared for. As well, CHW provides a 10-day overnight summer camp experience for at-risk youth from WIZO youth villages.
In support of
S.O.S – Starting Over Safely 2024 has six campaign priorities.
3. HaGal sHelI - Israel *NeW*
For over a decade, HaGal Sheli has empowered and educated youth nationwide to conquer life’s challenges by harnessing the transformative power of surfing, fostering personal growth, resilience, and success. In the aftermath of the attacks on October 7, HaGal Sheli launched an emergency trauma intervention program to prevent the onset of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among affected individuals. Since the onset of the war, HaGal Sheli has provided critical care to over 1,000 evacuees from the most affected communities in both the north and south, released hostages, Nova Festival survivors, active combat soldiers, and veterans. Certified surf instructors lead each weekly session throughout the program, supported by trauma specialists, clinical psychologists, educators, and mentors.
4. Her aCademY - Israel *NeW*
Her Academy is a revolutionary non-profit organization, working holistically to support highly vulnerable women escaping prostitution and violence in Israel through the provision of vocational training, job placement services, and more. Their success rate is remarkable: 85% of students graduate and over 70% of those eligible for work find stable employment. They restore independence and control by providing access to education, skill-building, and a judgment-free learning environment. Their services work together in and with the existing system to enhance overall support. In 2024, with CHW’s support, Her Academy hopes to support 200 students in Tel Aviv and 40 students at a branch opening soon in Haifa.
In support of
S.O.S – Starting Over Safely 2024 has six campaign priorities.
5. sHamIr medICal CeNter - Israel
Shamir Medical Center, home to the largest and most sophisticated hyperbaric treatment center worldwide, is a global leader in the research and treatment of PTSD. Their groundbreaking method combines hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) with the expertise of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to treating severe PTSD. This innovative treatment protocol was developed for severe, treatment-resistant PTSD to significantly improve symptoms, enhance performance, and facilitate a swift return to normal life. Due to the current crisis in Israel, there is an urgent need to leverage this clinical expertise and utilize the unique and effective tool for civilians contending with severe trauma. Supporting the expansion of the PTSD unit will enable Shamir to provide comprehensive, professional, ongoing treatment tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Supporting therapy will help heal individuals, children, and adults who have endured unimaginable pain.
6. mICHal sela ForUm - Israel
Michal Sela Forum offers an innovative program, The Michal Sela Canines, which provides women under high-risk threat of intimate partner violence with life-saving protection dogs. The dog is given to the woman for life, and he lives with her as a family member 24/7. The dog is a life-saving gift that gives the woman quality of life, and physical and emotional security. This is an innovative project and the first of its kind in Israel. Michal’s Watch provides free “armor” for women under threat of IPV. Essentially turning her home into her shelter, the package includes 24/7 security services, self-defence lessons, and a cease-and-desist letter from a law firm to the threatening party.
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SUPERHEROES
Albert Abrum Lager Foundation
The Anna Zaitchick Chapter
Anonymous x4
The P. Austin Family Foundation
Susan Balinsky
Shelley and Dan Baruch
Tali & Jeff Baum
Frances Belzberg
Lala & Jan Berkovic
Estate of Shirley Birbrager z”l
CHW Calgary Centre Walk
CHW Vancouver Centre Walk
Sylvia Cristall
Cora Cohen
Lisa Colt-Kotler
Beverley Corber
Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation
Wendy & Elliot Eisen
Karen Farkas
Jaclyn Fisher Foundation
Mandy and Russell Fleischer
Simmie Frieberg Antflick
Lynn Gillman
Marcia & Bernard Glick
Shirley Glick
Barbara Gleiberman
Shawna Goodman & Todd Sone Family Foundation
Crowdfunding donors are incentivized to make a gift during our 27-hour campaign, knowing that a Hero like you has agreed to match their gift. Suddenly, the impact of a small gift becomes much greater because of the power of matching!
Gayle Goldgut
Rhonda and Stan Gordon
The Lindy Green Foundation
Jenny Hoppenheim
Sarah Hutman
Roslyn Joseph
Dianne Kardish Memorial Fund
Elayna Latsky
Howard B. Lohner CPA Inc.
Anita Morris
Olymbec
Barb and Gerald Rosenstein
Florence Rozen
Brondell Shapiro
Sheryl & Kevin Skopit
Julie Spira
Louise Tenenbaum
Tova Train
Miriam Trehearne
Vancouver Centre of CHW
Susan Wainberg
Willowdale Realties
Judy Winberg
Carole and Bernie Zucker & Family
The Ben & Mary Zukierman Family Legacy Fund
THANK YOU FOR
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A MATCHING HEROES
Michelle Axler
Debbie Bank
Lori and Philip Barer
Elaine Chelin
Gail Cooper
Annette and Larry Filler
Debbie & Ian Goldberg
Tammy Hittner
Sandi Kirschner
Michelle Moll
Joan Morris
Marlene Richardson
Marilyn Rotenberg
Sheila Rother
In memory of Riva Schwartz z”l
Susan Shinoff
Chaim & Clara Spilberg Memorial Fund
Rachelle Wolynetz-Frankel
LEad donors
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Miriam Neveren Memorial Fund LEad donors
LEad donors
Roslyn Joseph
The Anna Zaitchick Chapter LEad donors
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LEad donors
Carole and Bernie Zucker & Family
LEad donors
The Ben & Mary Zukierman
Family Legacy Fund
LEad donors Tali & Jeff Baum
LEad donors Anonymous
LEad donors Anonymous
LEad donors Henriette and Leonard White Endowment Fund
Dianne Kardish Memorial Fund
LEad donors Aron Abecassis
The P. Austin Family Foundation
LEad donors Frances Belzberg Sylvia Cristall
LEad donors Wendy & Elliot Eisen
Brondell Shapiro
LEad donors Shawna Goodman & Todd Sone Family Foundation
Shelley and Dan Baruch
LEad donors
CHW Calgary Centre Walk
Lala & Jan Berkovic
and Stan Gordon
Rhonda
Florence Rozen
LEad donors
Olymbec
CHW Vancouver Centre Walk
Anonymous
Estate of Shirley Birbrager z”l
LEad donors
Barb and Gerald Rosenstein
The Lindy Green Foundation
Beverley Corber
Marcia & Bernard Glick
LEad donors
Shirley Glick
Gayle Goldgut
thank you
TO ALL OUR CAMPAIGN SUPPORTERS
Lili Ben Ami, CEO and Founder of Michal Sela Forum
Hadas Dagan Blum, Head of WIZO Safety Net Program
Michelle Bottner, S.O.S Committee Member
Rebecca Bowslaugh, CHW Director of Marketing Communications
Stephanie Caplan, S.O.S Committee Member
Lisa Colt-Kotler, CHW CEO
Miriam Cooper, S.O.S Committee Member
Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation, S.O.S Ambassador
Prof. Shai Efrati, Founder and Director of Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research
Alanna Elias, CHW Senior Director, Development and Campaigns
Alicia Epstein, S.O.S Committee Member
Karen Farkas, S.O.S Committee Member
Anita Friedman, Chairperson, World WIZO
Stephanie Gareau, Executive Director at Fondation Marie-Vincent\
Dr. Daniel Garfinkel, Clinical Psychologist & Director of The Treehouse
Lynn Gillman, CHW National President, S.O.S Committee Member
Marcia Glick, S.O.S Committee Member
Debbie Groll Goldberg, S.O.S Committee Member
Diane Goldstein, S.O.S Committee Member
Dorothy Hanson, S.O.S Committee Member
Stephanie Hendin, S.O.S Committee Member
Tammy Hittner, CHW Senior Director of Finance and Operations
Jennifer Ierullo, CHW Director of Donor Relations and Volunteer Engagement & Outreach
Ben Kelmer, Photographer
Sharon Kroft, S.O.S Committee Member
Elayna Latsky, S.O.S Committee Member
Erin Leigh, Executive Director of CFS Ottawa
Iris Stern Levi, Co-founder of Her Academy
Malka-Deena Lewis, CHW Development Coordinator, Western Canada
thank you
TO ALL OUR CAMPAIGN SUPPORTERS
Yael Lichi, Head of Safety Net Program, Jerusalem
Maggie McKillop, Executive Director of Homefront Calgary
Alexa Michos, CHW National Event Coordinator
Shanna Mittleman, S.O.S Committee Member
Laura Mityurev, CHW National Bookkeeper
Mickey Noam, Alon, Photographer
Damaris Notte, S.O.S Committee Member
Karen Orser, CEO, Luna Centre
Katia Ousovitch, CHW Senior Development and Donor Relations Coordinator
Julia Parron, Child and Family Therapist at Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
Daniel Pike, CHW Assistant Manager, Digital and Creative Marketing
Susan Rose, S.O.S Committee Member
Barb Rosenstein, S.O.S Committee Co-Chair
Toby Rubin, S.O.S Committee Member
Stephanie Rusen, S.O.S Committee Member
Karen Rustia, CHW Director, Events and Corporate Sponsorship
Michal Orion Sagi, Head of WIZO Emergency Shelter for Women & Children
Alex Saslove-Raisbeck, CHW Marketing and Communication Specialist
Ariella Schachter, S.O.S Committee Co-Chair
Ephy Shapiro, HaGal Sheli International Partnership Director
